The facelifted 2025 Proton X70 was launched in August and we’ve lastly gotten our fingers on one in Jet Gray. In the event you’ve been ready to get a more in-depth have a look at the refreshed C-segment SUV, we now have a full stay gallery so that you can pore over to your coronary heart’s content material.
Accessible in the identical 4 variants as earlier than, the X70 is priced at RM98,800 for the Commonplace, RM110,800 for the Government and RM123,800 for the Premium. The unit you see right here is the range-topping Premium X with a panoramic glass sunroof, retailing at RM126,800. These figures are the identical as earlier than, and there’s even a RM7,000 rebate for the primary 3,000 prospects, bringing the beginning value right down to RM91,800.
The X70 has been the recipient of a number of powertrain and refinement updates, however this spherical it’s all in regards to the appears. The automotive has acquired its first correct facelift since occurring sale six years in the past, drawing from its sibling, the 2022 Geely Boyue.
On the entrance sits a a lot bolder grille that sits happy with the fascia, with the identical songket pins because the X90. That is flanked by slimmer full-LED reflector headlights, sitting above a re-profiled bumper with a “wing” design. The bonnet and entrance fenders have additionally been tweaked to suit the brand new components, so changing an present X70 to the brand new look will probably be a expensive and time-consuming endeavour.
Shifting to the rear, you’ll discover a redesigned rear bumper with horizontal reflectors, pretend nook air vents and a taller gloss black ornamental skid plate. This piece is exclusive to the Proton and isn’t fitted to another Boyue mannequin. The taillights stay the identical, nevertheless – in contrast to the Boyue Professional/Azkarra that shares the identical entrance finish. Wheel sizes vary from 17 to 19 inches in diameter as earlier than, however the Government and Premium fashions acquire new designs for his or her 18- and 19-inch rollers.
Inside, the X70’s fundamental dashboard stays, however the trim piece that runs the total width of the automotive has been revised. Once more, that is of a bespoke design to suit the bigger 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen from the X90 (the 2022 Boyue is a ten.25-inch unit), “floating” above the fascia. As earlier than, the show runs on the Atlas working system, however the {hardware} beneath has been upgraded to twin quad-core processors, 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage.
None of this, nevertheless, is sort of as massive as change because the long-awaited inclusion of wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This has but to come back to our check automotive, sadly, however will probably be added through an over-the-air software program replace as soon as Proton has secured the licencing for CarPlay.
Different upgrades embody a USB-C port within the storage compartments on both aspect of the centre console (oddly solely on the passenger aspect), in addition to another on the rear to enhance the opposite USB-A ports. The USB port on the headlining (to mount a touch cam) has additionally been moved to the proper aspect of the windscreen digicam module to make it extra accessible.
Elsewhere, the digital instrument show stays a seven-inch unit, however the graphics have been up to date model as seen within the X90 and S70, necessitating a brand new three-spoke flat-bottomed steering wheel from the X50 and S70. One baffling downgrade is the sound system, which has gone from 9 audio system to only six, and also you additionally lose the Kenwood branding and the rear subwoofer
The redesigned dashboard decor has additionally enabled the fitment of a 72-colour ambient lighting system (Premium and Premium X solely), replete with a “rhythmic” operate that pulses in accordance with the music being performed. You possibly can try the vary of various colors out there within the gallery under. Lastly, the X70 now comes with proximity locking and unlocking and distant engine begin on all variants.
All fashions additionally now get LED headlights and at the very least fake leather-based (beforehand material) as normal, becoming a member of a package record that features push-button begin, dual-zone local weather management and an air ioniser. The Government mannequin provides welcome lighting, auto wipers, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, a six-way power-adjustable driver’s seat and entrance seat air flow.
Premium fashions acquire the aforementioned ambient lighting and a brand new Stone Gray hue for the Nappa leather-based upholstery, plus a brand new sew sample for the door playing cards. The hands-free powered tailgate now makes use of a proximity sensor, opening when it detects an individual standing with the important thing behind the automotive after three seconds.
Sadly, there’s now not a kick sensor below the bumper, that means you’ll have to shut the tailgate your self. Different Premium-exclusive options embody driver’s aspect lumbar adjustment and a four-way power-adjustable entrance passenger seat with “boss” shoulder switches.
With the facelift comes an upgraded suite of driver assists from the X50, X90 and S70. The adaptive cruise management now comes with a cease and go operate and lane centring help, offering Stage 2 semi-autonomous driving. You additionally now get visitors signal recognition and rear collision warning on prime of the standard autonomous emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, rear cross visitors alert and auto excessive beam.
Nevertheless, these options are as soon as once more solely supplied on the Premium variants – the opposite fashions get none of them, not even AEB, which is unacceptable at this value vary. Six airbags and stability management are fitted as normal, as earlier than.
Mechanically, the X70 retains its 1.5 litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine, producing an equivalent 177 PS and 255 Nm of torque from 1,500 to 4,000 rpm. Nevertheless, enhancements in combustion, thermal administration and friction discount has resulted in a 4 per cent enchancment in gasoline effectivity, with a consumption determine of seven.3 litres per 100 km.
This has an added aspect impact in lowering noise, vibration and harshness at low speeds, in live performance with a quieter AC compressor, elevated betafoam utilization in additional places and the usage of a high-viscosity adhesive on the body-in-white. Drive continues to be despatched to the entrance wheels through a seven-speed moist dual-clutch transmission; the all-wheel-drive Government variant has been dropped attributable to low demand.
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